NBA Trade Deadline 2017: Latest Rumors, News, Updates As Teams Deal
The clock is nearing midnight — or in this case, 3 p.m. — on the NBA trade deadline.
NBA teams have until 3 p.m. ET on Thursday to complete any final transactions before the season’s stretch run. We’ve already seen one blockbuster trade in the Sacramento Kings shipping DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans, and there figures to be plenty more drama on deadline day.
Will Paul George and Jimmy Butler get dealt? Will the Boston Celtics finally make a move? We’ll find out over the next few hours, so keep it here for the latest rumors, news and deals in our trade deadline day live blog.
3:07 p.m.: Another NBA trade deadline has come and gone without the Boston Celtics getting involved.
Boston Celtics: No deals. "Standing pat," source says.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
3:04 p.m.: Apparently it was Minnesota who backed out of the aforementioned deal with the Knicks.
On Deadline Day, Minnesota ultimately decided to walk away from the Ricky Rubio-for-Derrick Rose trade, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
3:01 p.m.: The Toronto Raptors, who already acquired Serge Ibaka, also will add P.J. Tucker, according to reports.
The Phoenix Suns are trading PJ Tucker to the Toronto Raptors, league source tells @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
2:55 p.m.: Is there a Philly buzzer-beater on deck?
Sources: Philadelphia has continued to search for a trade for Jahlil Okafor.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
2:52 p.m.: As for that Knicks-Timberwolves point guard-centric deal, no dice as right now, per David Aldridge.
As of now (2:52 EDT), no deal between Knicks and Wolves for Rose/Rubio.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) February 23, 2017
2:51 p.m.: Magic Johnson and the Lakers are getting some things done before the deadline.
Houston has traded guard Tyler Ennis to the Lakers, league source tells @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
2:48 p.m.: Sorry, Celtics fans.
Indiana has passed on trade offers for Paul George and All-Star forward will remain with the Pacers, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
2:47 p.m.: Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks reportedly are shipping Roy Hibbert to the Denver Nuggets.
Milwaukee is finalzing a deal to send Roy Hibbert to the Denver Nuggets, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
Denver will send a heavily protected second-round pick to the Bucks for Hibbert, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
2:45 p.m.: The Bulls and Thunder reportedly have come to terms on a deal.
Sources: OKC and Chicago are nearing agreement on a trade to send package centered on Cameron Payne for Doug McDermott and Taj Gibson.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 23, 2017
OKC sending Joffrey Lauvergne and Anthony Morrow, w/ CHI sending '18 second-round pick with McDermott and Gibson, sources tell @TheVertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 23, 2017
2:40 p.m.: Time to pump the brakes on that Ricky Rubio-Derrick Rose trade?
For now, New York and Minnesota talks for a Derrick Rose trade have stalled significantly, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 23, 2017
2:38 p.m: Indiana reportedly wants quite the package from Boston in a potential Paul George deal.
Sources: Pacers asking for 3 of 4 from group of Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder, Marcus Smart, and Jaylen Brown + 2017 Nets pick for Paul George.
— Mike Ortiz Jr. (@TrustOrtiz) February 23, 2017
2:32 p.m.: We have ourselves a trade, as Houston Rockets guard K.J. McDaniels reportedly is headed to the Brooklyn Nets.
Houston has traded K.J. McDaniels to the Brooklyn Nets, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
Unloading McDaniels to the Nets frees $3M in cap space to use on the buyout market for Houston.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
2:30 p.m.: It looks like Andrew Bogut is headed for free agency, after all.
The Sixers do not expect to find a trade for Andrew Bogut before the 3 PM deadline, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
2:28 p.m.: Celtics fans hoping for Paul George might not want to get their hopes up.
I repeat: Paul George – barring a title chance in Indy – is hell-bent on heading for Laker Land. This message has been sent throughout NBA.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) February 23, 2017
2:20 p.m.: The Sixers reportedly have interest in Celtics guard Avery Bradley, but they probably can’t offer Boston a good enough package.
Sources: Philadelphia searching for defensive-minded guards to play with Ben Simmons. One target: Boston's Avery Bradley. No traction.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
2:15 p.m.: Chicago and Oklahoma City still are trying to hash out a deal.
For OKC to acquire both McDermott and Gibson, sources say it would likely take Cameron Payne, Joffrey Lauvergne and draft compensation.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
2:10 p.m.: Apparently the Denver Nuggets also coveted Paul George.
Denver today made a "monster" offer to Indiana for Paul George, league sources tell @ChrisBHaynes and me, but the talks gained no traction.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
2:05 p.m.: Celtics fans won’t like Adrian Wojnarowski’s latest comments on The Vertical’s trade deadline show.
Woj just said on the Vertical live show the Cs have had no traction with Bulls or Pacers, which is in line with what I've heard for 2 days.
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) February 23, 2017
2:03 p.m.: The Thunder reportedly are interested in what the Bulls are selling.
With an hour to go before the trade deadline, ESPN sources tell @royceyoung and me that the Bulls and Thunder remain in active trade talks
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
ESPN sources say OKC has interest in Doug McDermott as well as Taj Gibson. Sources say the Bulls, meanwhile, have interest in Cameron Payne.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
2 p.m.: We’re down to the final hour. Buckle up, everyone.
1:50 p.m.: With 70 minutes remaining until the deadline, a reminder not to assume all deals are done once the clock strikes 3 p.m.
As we close in on one hour left til the deadline: Deals can and do come in past 3 PM. As long as they are in the queue with NBA by 1/2
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) February 23, 2017
1:40 p.m.: Meanwhile, on the Jimmy Butler front…
Hearing that there's no movement on a potential Jimmy Butler trade 80 minutes to the deadline. Bulls have been saying he won't move today.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) February 23, 2017
1:32 p.m.: The Celtics once again are dominating NBA trade rumors leading up to the deadline.
I just asked a GM, will BOS land anyone before the deadline? The GM predicted they would, and added they may land 2 players. Interesting…
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) February 23, 2017
1:15 p.m.: Are the Pacers working to set up a Paul George deal?
Pacers involved in talks with teams potentially to clear roster spots, sources say. Teams suspect might be related to Celtics talks
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) February 23, 2017
1:13 p.m.: Right now, the song remains the same: lots of Celtics rumors, no Celtics moves. Yet.
Sources: Less than two hours until the NBA Trade Deadline, but no significant traction for Boston on Jimmy Butler or Paul George deals. Yet.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
1:05 p.m: We’ll just leave this here.
Can echo what @WindhorstESPN just said on @SportsCenter: More than a few rival teams out there think Boston has a shot at Paul George today.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
12:57 p.m.: Here’s the latest on the picks involved in the Mavs-Sixers deal:
Sources: If Sixers do not receive Mavs top-18 protected pick this season, it converts to 2 2nd-round picks: Mavs 2nds in 2017 and 2018.
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) February 23, 2017
12:53 p.m.: The Sixers reportedly haven’t found a landing spot for Andrew Bogut yet, and it might stay that way.
Sources: Barring unlikely landing spot by 3 PM ET, Andrew Bogut, 76ers beginning to engage on buyout talks. Bogut wants to be free agent.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
12:45 p.m.: The Celtics are among the teams reportedly interested in P.J. Tucker.
Suns patiently waiting on PJ Tucker. Offers on the table, but they're hoping a slow trade day boosts value, gets back a decent 1st rd pick
— Sean Deveney (@SeanDeveney) February 23, 2017
12:37 p.m.: The Knicks and Timberwolves appear serious about a point guard swap.
The Knicks and Timberwolves remain engaged in trade talks toward a deal headlined by Derrick Rose and Ricky Rubio, league sources tell ESPN.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
12:20 p.m.: Here’s a nice wet blanket on the Celtics trade chatter, via the Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach:
From a source with knowledge of Celtics' plans, whether anything big is there yet.
"Zero."— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) February 23, 2017
12:11 p.m.: This report from USA TODAY Sports’ Sam Amick would be a departure from some previous reports.
Say this about Boston: strong sense they're all-in on maximizing this current Isaiah Thomas-led group now, v. being intoxicated by draft
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) February 23, 2017
There’s also this tidbit from the Boston Herald’s Steve Bulpett:
2017 Nets pick has always been more in play for George than Butler. Biggest Celtic concern has to be PG's opt-out after 2017-18.
— Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) February 23, 2017
12:09 p.m.: It looks like Andrew Bogut won’t be staying in Philadelphia.
The Sixers will spend the next three hours trying to find a trade home for Andrew Bogut before contemplating a buyout, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
11:57 a.m.: The Celtics could enter the mix in the Nerlens Noel-Andrew Bogut trade, per TNT’s David Aldridge.
Philly likely re-routing Andrew Bogut, just acquired from Dallas w/Justin Anderson & pick for Nerlens Noel. Boston possibility, per source.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) February 23, 2017
Philly indeed working on another landing spot 4 Andrew Bogut, per source, after getting him, Justin Anderson, 1st from Mavs 4 Nerlens Noel.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) February 23, 2017
11:50 a.m.: The Sixers reportedly are getting a coveted big man of their own in return for Nerlens Noel.
Dallas center Andrew Bogut will go to the 76ers in the Noel trade too, league source tells @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
11:45 a.m.: Like we said: The action is heating up.
Update on Boston, Indy: Boston hasn't met Indiana's asking price on Paul George, but Nets pick has entered conversation now, sources say.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
11:44 a.m.: The action is starting to heat up, as the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly are dealing big man Nerlens Noel.
Philadelphia is in advanced talks to send Nerlens Noel to the Dallas Mavericks, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
Philadelphia is sending Nerlens Noel to Dallas for Justin Anderson and a first-round draft pick, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
11:34 a.m.: It looks like the Celtics’ 2017 Brooklyn Nets pick is the hang-up in a deal for Paul George.
Sources: Boston, Indy had preliminary talk on Paul George, but there won't be real dialogue until/unless C's introduce Nets pick into deal.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
11:28 a.m.: The Phoenix Suns reportedly are shopping guard Brandon Knight and have set their asking price.
Brandon Knight wants a new home, but the Suns set the price too high in the past w/ Magic, Kings, Sixers, Bulls. We'll see if that changes
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) February 23, 2017
Follow on the Brandon Knight front: I'm told the present-day asking price from the Suns is an expiring contract and a high second rounder
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) February 23, 2017
11:21 a.m.: Keep an eye on the Timberwolves as the trade deadline approaches.
Hearing Wolves are determined to move Shabazz Muhammad today, looking for a pick. Don't know if he would be in potential Rubio-Rose deal.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) February 23, 2017
11:04 a.m.: The Celtics apparently aren’t interested in dealing rights to Ante Zizic, one of their “draft-and-stash” big men from the 2016 NBA Draft.
Sources: BOS has received interest in Draft Rights to Ante Zizic, but have rebuffed all. Would only include him in a trade for a star now.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) February 23, 2017
Many NBA scouts believe Zizic would be a top 10 pick if he was in the Draft this year. Has improved his stock quite a bit this year.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) February 23, 2017
11:02 a.m.: The Detroit Pistons are trying to move point guard Reggie Jackson, per Chris Mannix of Yahoo! Sports.
Detroit has been aggressive in shopping Reggie Jackson, sources told @TheVertical. Looking for a first round pick, young player, expiring.
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) February 23, 2017
10:50 a.m.: The latest on Paul George from ESPN’s Chris Haynes doesn’t seem to bode well for the Celtics.
Teams mulling Paul George trade apprehensive knowing he wants to win w/Pacers, Plan B is Lakers. He won't commit longterm outside those two.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 23, 2017
And it has been said already, but the meeting Paul George had with Pacers owner Herb Simon over weekend was cordial, I'm told. No ultimatum.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 23, 2017
10:18 a.m.: The Wolves reportedly are active in their attempts to move Ricky Rubio.
The T-Wolves have continued to shop Ricky Rubio to non-Knicks teams too, even as they've continued to talk with NY about a Derrick Rose deal
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) February 23, 2017
10:06 a.m.: New York apparently wants more than just Ricky Rubio from the Timberwolves if it’s giving up Derrick Rose.
The Knicks, sources say, are pushing for an additional piece from Minnesota in the Rubio/DRose talks and that's been the holdup this week.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
10:04 a.m.: The Celtics aren’t alone in their pursuit of Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker.
Toronto's big Deadline Day decision, of course, is whether to finally surrender a first-rounder (likely with Jared Sullinger) for PJ Tucker.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
9:35 a.m.: The New York Knicks reportedly have their sights on Ricky Rubio.
Minnesota's Ricky Rubio remains a significant target for the Knicks today, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
9:25 a.m.: The Chicago Bulls are heavily involved in this year’s trade rumors, and not just because of Butler.
The Thunder are frequently good for a Deadline Day surprise and league sources say Chicago's Taj Gibson has emerged as an OKC trade target.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
Taj Gibson, Doug McDermott and especially Nikola Mirotic … Chicago Bulls all in play today on Deadline Day according to league sources.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
9:15 a.m. ET: Philadelphia 76ers big man Jahlil Okafor will be an important name to watch Thursday.
The Sixers will make the best deal they can find, of course, but word is Jahlil Okafor's preferred destination on Deadline Day is Chicago.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
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